Algood Council Requests Revised Public Works Paving Plan
The Algood City Council requested a revised street paving plan after discovering that initial bids for several city roads far exceeded the current budget. Algood Vice Mayor Luke Hill said the Public Works Department needs to prioritize which streets are in most dire need of repaving. Hill said the department should include public input into […]
Algood Council Approves Changes To Duplex Ordinance
Algood City Council has amended the city’s ordinance regarding duplexes and two-family residential structures to help with growth. The amended ordinance will now allow duplexes and two-family residential structures in R2 Districts on a conditional use. City Administrator Keith Morrison said the measure was recommended by the Algood Planning Commission and would require developers to […]
Algood Council Tables Ordinance Changes For Duplexes
Algood City Council tabled a decision Tuesday night to amend the city’s zoning ordinance regarding duplexes and two-family residential structures. The proposed amendment would allow such structures as a conditional use in low-density residential districts (R-1) and as a permitted use in medium-density residential districts (R-2). Council Member Luke Hill said he personally has concerns […]
Algood Reviews Engineering Consultants For New Park
Two engineering consultants made their case Monday night for development of the Algood City Park before residents and Algood City Council. Kimley Horn partnered with AEI. AEI President Peter Metts said the company uses a process of budgeting the project multiple times and a general contractor to help control project cost. “With a general contractor […]
Algood Tables Decision For Park Project Design Team
Algood City Council tabled a decision Tuesday night to select a lead architect and design team to oversee the city’s park project. The board discussed two firms that offered similar services. Council Member Luke Hill said he would like to have the two firms present to the board before making a decision. “We have historically […]
Algood Council Approves Rezoning 6.53 Acres For Work Yard
Algood City Council approved the rezoning of 6.53 acres on Mirandy Road from low density residential to light industrial. A work yard for a local construction company will occupy the spot. Mirandy Road Homeowner George Lee said he was unsure if a the work yard was the right use for the land. “I keep hearing […]
Hill Elected To Algood Council By One Vote
Roger Williams and Luke Hill elected to the Algood City Council Thursday night, with Hill winning his seat by one vote. Hill defeated Ronald Graves. Hill said his main goal for his next term is to foster the success the city has seen in recent years. As for winning by one vote, Hill said every […]
Algood Rejects Park Bids, Working On Lowering Costs To Rebid
All bids were rejected for phase one of Algood’s future 21-acre park during Tuesday night’s city council meeting. The lowest bid came in at $1,054,900. Mayor Lisa Chapman-Fowler said rejecting the bids might be an unpopular decision but the alternative is coming up with more money towards the park. “We’re trying to be conservative with […]
Algood To Hold Town Hall Meetings For Resident’s Traffic Concerns
Algood will conduct town hall meetings so residents can discuss their concerns about traffic in the city. The original plan of appointing a committee during Tuesday night’s meeting was tabled. Councilman Luke Hill said this topic is better suited for an open discussion with the people most affected by traffic. “We just all sit down, […]
Algood Drafting Ordinance Changes To Address Flooding, Water Detention
Algood held a special called work session Thursday night to discuss land use, with an emphasis on flooding. The meeting was spurred from a rezoning request that would add a third building to Quarry Run at 299 East Main Street. Building Inspector Bob Lane said ordinance changes are being composed to tackle water detention issues […]
